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Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.4
Boasts one of the fastest optical formulas ever fitted to a production fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder camera.
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01 / 06Yashica Lynx-14E IC 35mm Rangefinder Camera — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Yashica Lynx-14E IC is a heavyweight 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder distinguished by its ultra-fast Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.4 optics and integrated circuit metering. Built around a robust metal body with classic textured leatherette, it includes its original molded Yashica fitted leatherette case and shoulder strap.
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Integrated Circuit Metering
Marked with the iconic atomic emblem and 'IC' badge, denoting its advanced solid-state transition circuit design.
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Silent Leaf Shutter
The Copal-SVS mechanism permits flash synchronization across all shutter speeds from 1 second up to 1/500 second.
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Front-Mounted Meter Switch
Features a tactile push-button switch below the atomic symbol to engage the CdS light meter on demand.
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Full Mechanical Override
Operates fully mechanically at all speeds and apertures, requiring battery power only for the internal exposure indicators.
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Original Fitted Case
Accompanied by the matching Yashica hard case with a deep front snout molded specifically for the oversized f/1.4 barrel.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Yashica Co., Ltd., Japan
Origin
Japan
Year
1968
Department
cameras
Dimensions
14.8 × 8.9 × 8.2 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
35mm coupled rangefinder
Lens
Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.4 (7 elements in 5 groups)
Film Format
35mm film (24 × 36 mm frame)
Shutter
Copal-SVS leaf shutter (1/500s to 1s, Bulb)
Exposure System
CdS meter with IC (Integrated Circuit) viewfinder indicators
Accessories Included
Yashica branded fitted two-piece hard case and strap
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Yashica Lynx-14E IC 35mm Rangefinder Camera — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Yashica Lynx-14E IC 35mm Rangefinder Camera — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Yashica Lynx-14E IC 35mm Rangefinder Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Low-Light Engineering
Taming the f/1.4 Beast
Shown beside its deeply contoured case in photograph two, the Lynx-14E paired an uncompromising seven-element f/1.4 Yashinon lens with a full-frame rangefinder, granting street photographers handheld low-light capability unmatched by competing compact designs of its era.
Electronic Evolution
The Atomic Electronics Era
Visible directly above the meter switch in photograph three, the atom insignia signaled Yashica’s early adoption of integrated circuitry. The Lynx-14E used solid-state components to drive dual 'Over' and 'Under' guidance lamps directly inside the optical viewfinder.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1960
Launch of the Lynx Line
Yashica introduces the Lynx rangefinder series, establishing a lineage of large-aperture, leaf-shutter mechanical cameras.
1965
Debut of Lynx-14
The original Lynx-14 shocks the photographic market by packing a huge 7-element f/1.4 lens onto a fixed-lens body.
1968
Lynx-14E IC Upgrade
Yashica updates the platform with solid-state Integrated Circuit (IC) electronics and transition lamps in the viewfinder.
1972
Shift to Electro 35 Dominance
Production winds down as Yashica concentrates on its electronically automated aperture-priority Electro 35 rangefinder family.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body presents in well-preserved vintage cosmetic condition with clean chrome plates and complete black body covering. The front element of the Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.4 lens appears clear with slight internal dust typical of age, and the rangefinder glass shows intact bezels. The original black fitted case exhibits minor exterior handling marks and retains its mounting hardware and strap.
✓
InspectedChassis & Chrome Trim
The upper and lower satin chrome plates display minimal surface rub wear, with all engraved lettering sharp and legible.
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InspectedOptics & Aperture Ring
The large front element of the Yashinon-DX f/1.4 lens is free of prominent scratches, exhibiting clean glass surfaces with minimal faint dust.
✓
InspectedRangefinder & Meter Windows
The front viewfinder, rangefinder, and CdS light meter windows are intact and firmly seated in their metal bezel frame.
✓
InspectedProtective Hard Case
The black molded case retains its embossed silver Yashica crest, intact top-plate metal trim, and functional carrying strap.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
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your collection.
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Yashica Lynx-14E IC 35mm Rangefinder Camera